US Bridges

Armada Center RD over Newland Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Romeo Plank · Structure no. 000000000006234

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armada Center RD over Newland Drain is a steel culvert carrying Armada Center RD over Newland Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArmada Center RD
CrossesNewland Drain
Location0.2 MI W of Romeo Plank
RouteCounty Highway 5090
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84916, -82.96925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2010)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armada Center RD over Newland Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armada Center RD over Newland Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Armada Center RD over Newland Drain carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Armada Center RD over Newland Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Armada Center RD over Newland Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.